Day of Week Calculator

Find out what day of the week any date falls on.

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Concept

Day of Week Information

The day of the week is a recurring cycle of seven days that has been used since ancient times to organize time. The modern seven-day week is based on astronomical observations and has been standardized across most of the world.

Week Structure:
  • Monday - First day of the week
  • Tuesday - Second day
  • Wednesday - Third day
  • Thursday - Fourth day
  • Friday - Fifth day
  • Saturday - Sixth day
  • Sunday - Seventh day
Concept

Calculation Methods

Understanding how days of the week are calculated:

Calculation Methods:
  • Zeller's Congruence
  • Gauss's Algorithm
  • Doomsday Rule
  • ISO Week Date System
Uses

Practical Uses

Use 1 Event Planning

Determine the day of the week for future events and plan accordingly.

Use 2 Historical Research

Verify historical dates and their corresponding days of the week.

Use 3 Business Scheduling

Plan business operations and schedules based on specific days of the week.

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